Month: November 2013

FLORIAN PICASSO POSTS SINGLE “ACE”

‘Ace’ shows off everything Florian Picasso has to offer as a talented young artist and DJ. The track is slow building and progressive, and the steady drum beat builds into explosive levels of anthemic electronica – the preview already racked up over 55,000 listens on Soundcloud, getting support from Hardwell (‘Hardwell on Air’), Kaskade and…

FLAW RE-FORMS WITH ORIGINAL LINE-UP

Flaw has re-formed, the original line-up back in place.   After a decade of being dormant, Chris Volz (Vocals), Jason Daunt (Guitar), Lance Arny (Guitar), Ryan Jurhs (Bass / Backing Vocals) and Chris Ballinger (Drums) are once again a band.   On the reformation, Daunt offers, “After several years apart to work out personal issues…

FATHER JAH NEW SINGLE “BABY”

Here’s the new single by Wu-Tang affiliate, Father Jah & producer, D.R.U.G.S. Beats, lifted from there new “Manuscripture of the Father as Inspired by D.R.U.G.S.” (Dope Real Under Ground Sh#t) project. Although known more for there rough beats and flows, “Baby,” fits more under the umbrella of winter time mackin’ music. The track also features…

WIRE: VON GREY’S “COME ON” VIDEO PREMIERE

Von Grey is made up of four real-life sisters. Think of them like Mumford & Daughters, quipped TeamCoco.com when von Grey performed on ‘Conan’ earlier this year. Today the show’s website is premiering the indie-alt-folk band ’s brand new video, “Come On.” The clip, which was directed by Mary Caroline Mann and Bobby Russell, can…

WIRE: SUMIE NEW SINGLE “SPEED INTO”

Sometimes less is so much more, and in the case of Sumie’s self-titled debut, the combination of her voice and an acoustic guitar casts the most hypnotic and disarmingly simple spell. Born Sandra Sumie Nagano in Gothenburg, Sweden, she first began recording her songs in 2008, a few years after becoming a mother. Unlike her…

WIRE: NEW ETHAN GOLD VIDEO “TONIGHT..”

With quiet terror and yearning, ferocity and sensuous redemption, Ethan Gold recorded and released his debut LP in 2011, Songs from a Toxic Apartment. But because he has always been interested in the visual side of musical storytelling, Ethan is now releasing a series of official music videos for nearly all the songs from the…

MISTERWIVES DEBUT ALBUM JANUARY 2014

New York’s MisterWives is excited to announce their first official release, Reflections, due out on January 7th, 2014 via a newly inked deal with Photo Finish/Island Records.   The six-song EP will feature three brand new tracks — “Twisted Tongue,” “Imagination Infatuation,” and the title track “Reflections” which was produced by Frequency (recent credits include…

MATT SCHOFIELD TO RELEASE ‘FAR AS I CAN SEE’

Mascot Label Group has announced a February 18, 2014 release date for Matt Schofield’s FAR AS I CAN SEE on the Provogue imprint.   Guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer Schofield has been frequently lauded as the British blues guitarist of current times. Overseas, Guitarist Magazine published simply, “There isn’t a better British blues guitarist playing…

JOHN BUTLER TRIO TO RELEASE NEW STUDIO ALBUM

The multi-platinum Australian powerhouse JOHN BUTLER TRIO will be releasing FLESH & BLOOD, their first studio album in four years, on February 4, 2014, marking the band’s debut on Vanguard Records.   FLESH & BLOOD is JOHN BUTLER TRIO’S sixth studio album and the long-awaited follow up to the band’s internationally acclaimed 2010 release APRIL…

THE 1975 ANNOUNCE EXTENSIVE US HEADLINE TOUR

The 1975 have announced details of their North American headline tour. Following their sold-out fall tour, the art-pop quartet from Manchester returns stateside this spring to play twenty-seven dates commencing April 17 at The Fillmore in San Francisco. The tour visits major North American cities before wrapping in June. Pre-sale for the spring 2014 shows…

WIRE: STEP BROTHERS NEW VIDEO ON COMPLEX

Rhymesayers Entertainment unveiled the first video & single, “Step Masters,” along with the official pre-order for Step Brothers’ (Alchemist & Evidence) forthcoming debut album, Lord Steppington.   The video for “Step Masters” (directed by Jason Goldwatch) revolves around Alchemist & Evidence engaged in various “brotherly” competitions, some of which include; fastest beer chug, Jenga, fastest…

ASHLEY RILEY TO RELEASE ‘ALL THE PRETTY THINGS’

With a voice that soars strong and full and hushes soft and sweet, Ashley Riley pulls you into her songs of life’s hardships and hopes.   Often compared to Stevie Nicks or Jewel, her sound is something you won’t soon forget:   roots-pop infused with finger-style guitar, and a subtle, dreamy hint of Mazzy Star.…

ALLI SIMPSON RELEASES NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR “NOTICE ME”

Alli Simpson, the sister of Aussie Pop Star Cody Simpson, is stepping out on her own with her new music video and single “Notice Me.” Cody Simpson lends some support to his younger sister by making a hilarious cameo appearance in the video, marching alongside her and friends as she tries to get the attention…

DEFEATER PREMIERES NEW VIDEO FOR ‘BASTARDS’ ON VEVO

Massachusetts’ Defeater just premiered a brand new music video for the song “Bastards” on Vevo.   Directed by Rob Soucy, the “Bastards” video is a short film themed around the concept of Defeater’s Letters Home. It is a narrative period piece from a foreign war, and the plot revolves around the main character who was…

HEDLEY SIGNS TO CAPITOL RECORDS

Capitol Records is pleased to announce that it has signed Hedley. The label will release “Anything,” the Vancouver, BC-based band’s new single, which is imbued with a rowdy “the sky’s the limit” sensibility and EP of the same name on December 3, 2013. “Anything” is already a smash hit in Canada, where it has been…

THUNDERS POSTS “NOASIS” SINGLE

Thunders is a really good time on a really bad trip. The Chicago-based grunge/noise/rock ‘n roll band   is like a story of a power pop band force fucked through the filter of a punk band as retold through the unreliable memory of late 80’s college rock or early 90’s indie rock. https://soundcloud.com/viciousbuzz/thunders-noasis/s-304nE Ryan Reidy…

I SAID WIPPIT! WHIP IT GOOD! THE DR. IS IN!

Dr. Wippit’s music – you’re not really sure what you’re listening to at first listen. But then it hits you. Music doesn’t always need to be defined by genre and stereotypes, music is a communication of the soul, of the body, heart and mind. Sometimes I just want to destroy categorization of music altogether, that’s…

Pollock, The Moonlight Show

Pollock hails from New York with their 2013 release “The Moonlight Show.” Overall Internet presence for Pollock is rapidly taking shape as I learned a lot about them even before I hit play. The CD hits the deck running with a series of strong songs “Devil,” A New Machine” and “Elder Crow.” All 3 pieces…

Tarnished Heaven, Matchbook/Exit

Baton Rouge resident Casey Mixon and his brainchild Tarnished Heaven bring some heavy metal with a gothic flair. In the past, Mr. Mixon had traveled around and played in various groups, before making that oft-dangerous decision to create entirely his own music. Two years was the length of the break he took; he spent this…

SIDDHARTHA MAKES HIS CALIFORNIA DEBUT

Siddhartha, the indie rock soloist musician revealed the dates for the 3 concerts that will take place in California in December. This will be the long-awaited U.S. debut of one of Mexico’s most promising and renowned artists who has earned the media and audiences’ respect. Being originally from Guadalajara, Jalisco, Siddhartha has released two records…

VIDEO PREMIERE: DUANE MARK VIDEO “FOLLOW HER HOME”

On November 19th, Skope Entertainment will release the official music video for the Duane Mark single ‘Follow Her Home’. The video filmed by Middle Coast Productions is being released to promote the artists’ first full length record ‘Friends & Enemies’, which debuted on the Rail Rider Records label in October 2013. Both the music video…

LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO NEW ALBUM JANUARY 21

In a career that spans over 50 years, South Africa’s Ladysmith Black Mambazo has garnered multiple GRAMMY ® awards, nominations and critical acclaim, and continues to sell out concerts in prestigious venues worldwide. Reviewing a recent performance at Carnegie Hall, Jon Pareles of The New York Times noted a distinctly Zulu quality of the group’s…

KHARY DURGANS NEW SINGLE “SORRY KHARY”

Keeping the momentum going, Rhode Island rapper Khary Durgans unleashes another song off of his upcoming project, Love & Anchors. Titled “Sorry Khary”, the track is a ode to the name given to him at birth and how it has affected him throughout his life. “At this point “Sorry Khary” is much more like a…

WIRE: WEEKENDER PREMIERE VIDEO FOR “SPANISH PEAKS”

Philadelphia quartet   Weekender has premiered a new video for the title-track off their debut EP, Spanish Peaks, today via Interview. Spanish Peaks was released last week on PaperCup Music. Weekender will perform in New York, December 11 at Pianos. http://www.interviewmagazine.com/music/exclusive-video-premiere-spanish-peaks-weekender/#_  

ZOE’ VIDEO FOR “10 A.M.”

Zoé is known for their eclectic yet sophisticated style and has sold out arenas around the world. Prográmaton is the band’s fifth studio album in more than five years. Their latest release MTV Unplugged, Música De Fondo, went quadruple-platinum in Mexico and won the Latin Grammy for Best Alternative Music Album and Best Rock Song…

BRING ME THE HORIZON PLOTS NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES

Bring Me The Horizon is pleased to announce a headlining North American tour for early 2014 with very special guests Of Mice & Men and more to be announced. These are the first headlining North American dates for the band since Fall of 2011.   Watch Oli Sykes (Bring Me The Horizon) and Austin Carlile…

WIRE: NEW SINGLE BY GOSSLING

Australia’s Gossling has a heartfelt, diverse, and seriously enchanting talent that emanates from the dreamy, startling voice of singer/songwriter Helen Croome. Already making waves in the US with her songs being played on popular television shows including American Horror Story, Gossip Girl, Nashville and Graceland, Gossling’s upcoming LP Harvest Of Gold marks the arrival of…

Oakes & Smith, First Flight

Folksy with a bit of adult contemporary and bluegrass flourishes make up most of First Flight, the new album by Oakes & Smith. The duo has created a passionate and intimate album full of meditations and breezy themes. First Flight starts off with Once, a very 70’s AC song that reminds me of acts like…

CHRISTINA PERRI UNVEILS LONG AWAITED NEW SINGLE “HUMAN”

Atlantic recording artist Christina Perri has announced the release of her hugely anticipated new single. “HUMAN” arrives today at iTunes and all leading digital retailers. You can hear the song here: http://youtu.be/8VFwcNTiwPY. Produced by Martin Johnson (Avril Lavigne, Gavin Degraw), “HUMAN” heralds Perri’s eagerly awaited new album slated for release in Spring ‘14.   The…

YOUTH MAN POST NEW ALBUM FOR FREE

Birmingham psych-punk trio Youth Man are today pleased to unleash their debut EP ‘Bad Weather’ for free download along with a video for single ‘Heavy Rain’. The band recorded the EP in July 2013 at the Motor Museum in Liverpool with Al Groves (Elvis Costello, The Coral) on production duties. Stream, download and share the…

“BIG THANG 4 BIG GIRLS (BT4BG)” ON VEVO NOW

Following the Success of V.I.C’s “Wobble,” Cupid’s “Cupid Shuffle,” and DJ Casper’s “Cha Cha Slide,” “Big Thang 4 Big Girls (BT4BG)” by Mississippi-native artist Kounty Line is the latest installment of the line dance craze.   In the last month, several line dance crews have created their own YouTube videos to the catchy “Big Thang…

DIRTY LOUIE NEW MUSIC VIDEO “SUCK IT FOR THE USA”

Dirty Louie, is a new upcoming hard rock act releasing his debut single ‘Suck it For the USA’, which feature girls naked mud wrestling and takes a satirical swipe at the USA. You will either love or hate!   Despite its upbeat rock exterior, Dirty Louie is trying to point out the injustices and inequalities…

MATT LALONDE IS PUSHING GREAT MUSIC & CIGARETTES?!

Hello people of the world, we are back at it on this Tuesday in November of 2013. Before we begin today I have to comment on an article on Examiner.com how Interscope spent $25 million on Lady Gaga’s marketing & distribution of her new album and the ROI is not what they hoped. Can you…

Twisted Piglet, Eternity

Who doesn’t like music from the UK? I bet all hands go up in the air. Most people can’t deny getting into an English groove from time to time and really enjoy well written and performed music from that region of the world. You know bands like: The Beatles, David Bowies, The Rolling Stones, Oasis.…

MAESTRO DOBEL TEQUILA AS SKOPE’S SPIRIT OF CHOICE DURING HOLIDAYS

With the holidays coming up I was getting tired of drinking the same things over and over again. Eggnog is boring and beer over the holidays can get really stale as well. People at holiday parties seem to have the same old drinks available throughout Christmas time like schnapps, Whiskey, vodka and beer. So many…

Merrill Leffmann, New and Old Christmas Classics

Merrill Leffmann’s New and Old Christmas Classics is a little something for everyone with her sultry and sometimes hilarious voice shining through both original and classic Holiday songs. Acclaimed vocal instructor, Merrill leaves no stone unturned with her vaudeville performances highlighting the album. The album kicks off with I Love A Man In Uniform, an…

IS THIS JUSTICE TO COMPARE ONE DIRECTION WITH JUSTIN BIEBER?

The music industry is an ocean having fish of every size. If there are rainbow tailed, small sized and beautiful fishes in the ocean, then there are huge whales and sharp tooth sharks too. This means if you may find young and beautiful voiced singers in the industry, then you may also see a huge…

WIRE: P-LO NEW SINGLE ON THE FADER

“Going To Work” is the first single from P-Lo’s upcoming MBMGC2 (More Bitches More Gold Chains 2) mixtape. Slated for a Dec. 9 release, the mixtape features production from The Invasion (Iamsu!, P-Lo, Jay Ant, Kuya Beats, and Chief) and more. With P-Lo’s production work for Yo Gotti’s hit “Act Right” and his fellow HBK…

NEW APP QLOO KNOWS WHAT YOU WANT

Recommendation engine Qloo emerged today from private beta to launch a mobile application that helps consumers discover new things based upon their entire spectrum of tastes. Leveraging a proprietary and patent-pending cross-domain recommender engine, Qloo takes clues from a person’s current interests to provide personalized discovery across eight cultural categories: music, film, TV, dining, nightlife,…